Elena Rybakina
Rybakina advances in Dubai with quick win over Birrell
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Elena Rybakina secured a straight-sets victory over Kimberly Birrell in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships, winning 6-1, 6-2 in just 60 minutes. The Kazakh player improved her record in Dubai openers to 6-0 and will face Antonia Ruzic next. Rybakina dominated from the start, showcasing strong serving and baseline play.
Elena Rybakina secured her 300th WTA victory at Wimbledon on June 30 after a tense three-set win over Lois Boisson. The second seed also confronted her coach Stefano Vukov during the match on Court 1.
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Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the Bad Homburg Open due to right hip discomfort just days before Wimbledon. The World No. 2 announced the decision on Friday and said she will consult her medical team. Her participation at the Grand Slam remains uncertain.
Elena Rybakina beat Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the Round of 16 at the Miami Open, setting up a matchup with Talia Gibson. After the victory, a fan flipped over a railing while trying to grab her towel, landing awkwardly on his head. Rybakina approached to check on him and handed over the towel along with a signed autograph.
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Aryna Sabalenka received a first-round bye at the Miami Open, setting up a possible semifinal matchup against Elena Rybakina. The draw positions both players on a collision course after Sabalenka's recent dramatic win over Rybakina at Indian Wells. Their paths include several seeded challengers.
Danielle Collins, a former Australian Open finalist, lauded Elena Rybakina's exceptional serving in the 2026 women's final against Aryna Sabalenka. The American, now ranked No. 77, shared her insights during a podcast after consulting for Tennis Channel in Melbourne. Collins also suggested that Sabalenka could have secured many more grand slam titles by now.
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Elina Svitolina and Belinda Bencic have made history as the first two mothers to appear simultaneously in the WTA top 10, following impressive runs at the 2026 Australian Open. Svitolina reached the semifinals in Melbourne, while Bencic advanced to the second round after an unbeaten United Cup campaign. Elena Rybakina claimed the title, boosting her to No. 3 in the rankings.
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